Women key to Nigeria’s transformation, says Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday, urged women to rise above all forms of discriminations and the ‘weaker sex’ tag in order to manifest as change agents.

He said such measure was necessary to transform Nigeria from the family unit.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2018 National Women’s Summit of Oyo State Officials’ Wives Association (OYSOWA), held at University of Ibadan Conference Centre, Governor Ambode said it was important for Nigerian women to understand that the world is changing, and that they must use their influence to bring about positive change in every strata of the society.

He said: “The world is changing everyday and women are now in the forefront of things. Women are now agents of change and are no longer referred to as the “weaker sex”.

“So, they must never see themselves as oppressed or discriminated against. Every woman can be an agent of change. The society is built on a small unit called the family where the woman has great influence.

“From the family unit, every woman can initiate or spark change which can cascade upwards to every level and every sector of the nation. With focus, determination and perseverance, you can transform yourselves, your families, your communities and our country, against all odds,” he said.

Governor Ambode also commended the convener of the summit and wife of Oyo State Governor, Florence Ajimobi, saying it was on record that many lives have been positively transformed in all communities in the State through the OYSOWA initiative.

In his remarks, Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, commended Governor Ambode for professionalising governance. He also commended women in the State for standing by their husbands against all odds.